Electrical Testing Engineer - 4 Nights/Week, 3-Day Weekends

Randstad CPE; England; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Extensive employee rewards

Health & wellbeing initiatives

Long-term contract stability

Job summary

Randstad CPE are recruiting an Electrical Testing Engineer for a market-leading facilities management provider delivering critical maintenance across a high-security estate in West Cumbria.

The role features a four-night shift pattern (Mon-Thu, 5:00 PM–2:30 AM) with guaranteed three-day weekends and a basic salary of £58,600 per year, plus pension, rewards, and wellbeing initiatives. You’ll perform EICRs, tests, and ensure compliance with BS 7671.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation (or equivalent / AM2 / JIB recognised).
• City & Guilds 2391 or 2392 (Inspection & Testing certification).
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671, including current amendments).
• Proven background in commercial/industrial fixed wire inspection, periodic testing, and remedial maintenance.
• Full, clean UK Driving Licence.
• Eligibility and willingness to complete standard UK baseline / security vetting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine electrical inspection, periodic testing (EICRs), and certification across estate infrastructure in compliance with BS 7671 and high-hazard safety rules.
• Undertake reactive repairs, defect rectifications, and minor installation tasks to keep installations fully compliant and operational.
• Operate strictly within site safe systems of work, permit-to-work protocols, and risk assessments, working towards Electrical Nominated Person status.
• Accurately complete engineering worksheets, digital test certs, and statutory records within designated timeframes.
• Ensure assigned testing instruments, calibrated meters, tools, and company transport are kept in optimal, compliant condition.
• Address reactive work orders promptly to minimise aging tasks, highlighting any extra work or safety observations beyond contract scope.

Skills

Electrical testing

Site safety & compliance

Reading electrical drawings

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation

City & Guilds 2391/2392 (Inspection & Testing)

18th Edition BS 7671

Tools

Testing instruments handling

Job description

Randstad CPE are recruiting an Electrical Testing Engineer for a market-leading facilities management provider delivering critical maintenance across a high-security estate in West Cumbria.

The role features a four-night shift pattern (Mon-Thu, 5:00 PM–2:30 AM) with guaranteed three-day weekends and a basic salary of £58,600 per year, plus pension, rewards, and wellbeing initiatives. You’ll perform EICRs, tests, and ensure compliance with BS 7671.